cccsberg
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Agree completely with your thinking and ratings, but not going too hard on Darth. Its always tough being the first to put something out there for everyone that follows to knit pic. Where's your ratings?
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Yes I agree. Its always hard to put yourself in the GM's shoes at the time of the trade, or prior instead of looking back on things with 20/20 hindsight. Right now Calgary is #6 in GF60 in the league, which I think no one saw coming last summer, especially after Cammi walked, Glencross was hurting (and a likely TDL trade), Monahan's Sophomore Slump was upcoming, Bennett and pull-ups was still a story and JH was just a dreamer's hope, if he didn't get knocked out the first hard check he took in the Big Leagues. Yeah, plus a few others signed at Adirondack, which still comes under BT's purview? You might also include some non-trades that were heavily scrutinized, even if we don't have all the details.... e.g. Mike Richards out of LA.
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Nice job +1 here too. I think this summer between re-signings, the Draft and trades will be monumental in terms of the next few years...
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Agree its not on Ramo. CA were pressing, very quick and in the scramble the puck pops out to Tanguay right out front. The Flames didn't tie up their men but then again that's pretty much illegal now so I'm not faulting them too much. We could say the same against the Avs i.e. Flame's scrambles in from of their net. I would say there were times when we had big problems with their speed, but overall played pretty solid. They were winning battles all over the ice and competing hard for the puck. It was a great playoff-style game against two attacking, offensive-minded teams. I'll take the two points and move on. GFG!
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There was an interesting article yesterday I believe on TSN theorizing the NHL could raise the Salary Cap even if the players voted to keep it the same (current speculation, escrow concerns). I don't like the idea and think it should stay level or go down, as that's the best way to keep GM's in check . Either of those options is going to seriously impact some top-level teams (Chicago, LAK, Boston) and perhaps the league office is feeling pressure from teams to raise it?
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I don't disagree with you and hope we can sign him for 5 years at about $7mm per AAV. If he went UFA he'd get more, but I think he values his current position and team more than the money (kind of like Doughty) and would stay with a fair offer. I believe he's also wise enough to realize you need a team for success and signing a monster contract (ie Kessel, Phaneuf) hurts the team in the long run.
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Good insights on our needs, while not trashing what we've currently got. Think Boychuk could be a great signing in the summer to potentially replace Wideman, or push someone down to the third pairing and potentially replacing Smid. In the next two years I think we could be looking at adds of: Wotherspoon, Sieloff, Culkin, Hickey, Rafikov(?) and Kanzig and who knows about someone coming out of nowhere?
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Agree. We have a few D in the pipeline that may be ready in another year or two but it would be nice to get a couple stud D picks at the draft.
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Markstrom didn't have to clear waivers coming up since they changed the rules. You only have to clear waivers going down, which for us would be a problem with Ortio...
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Very good assessment to which I mostly agree. As for next year I think at least Smid and perhaps Wideman are gone via trades, making room for a UFA (i.e. Boychuk) and Wotherspoon the first call-up.
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The Official Calgary Flames "New Arena" thread
cccsberg replied to DirtyDeeds's topic in Flames Talk
Would rather see them go to the Iron Mills area in the NE, North of the airport. Forget centrally-located. With #2 and Stoney Trail access is great and you could do some mega-development there.... -
The Official Calgary Flames "New Arena" thread
cccsberg replied to DirtyDeeds's topic in Flames Talk
Yeah, Much Ado about nothing. If you got something to announce come out and announce it. -
Yes like this as a good starter, to be adjusted as the game goes on dependent on the situation. Since Brodie& playing top guns having Engelland's strength a good thing, while utilizing the KISS principle and Brodie holding back a bit on his rushes. If playing a very speedy team may consider changing it up but I think Hartley has done well so far utilizing the D and they all have stepped it up. Also factoring in is the forwards, specifically the C's coming back to help out... It's a team game. Give the guy a break. Couturier snuck in from the boards and it was a great pass across the crease while everyone was looking out front of the net. Engelland played a very solid game, as did all of the D. In the third Philly got their cycle behind the net game going along with crashing their big bodies to net-front...
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Yeah I like the 7D also. Think it might be interesting to see Wotherspoon with Brodie.... baptism by fire.
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Supposedly from morning skate it was: Engelland/Brodie Russell/Wideman Diaz/Potter Should be interesting tonight...
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Your valuations are way off. In this grouping of players I'd put Kessel as the third best of the bunch.
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I think the Ducks and Kings 'rotated' because the starters faltered badly and needed to reset, not some preplanned rotation. On upcoming road trips there will be b2b games and a good chance for Ramo. We already know Ramo is capable and will do well when the team needs him.
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If you're basing our "terrible" 5/6 D on 16th and 12th worse +- then I think you're off base. Making an assumption of 2 bad D per team, (not true I'm sure but for arguments sake) that means there's at least 7 other teams out there with worse bottom pairing, probably more. They also provide toughness, protection and PK. I'm not saying they are the best, but they play a role and are not terrible in that role. If they start playing terrible I'm fully confident we've got D on the farm that can come in and fill in in an emergency. Right now the team is very cohesive and playing for each other. That means a lot. If we can bring in someone who is definitely better at little cost, then great, but I don't see it happening. The team we have has gotten us to second in the Pacific Division, and the team seems to be getting better as they go. Don't mess with success!
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Forget all the attitude issues. I'd never do that trade in a million years.
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Injuries happen (e.g. Nashville), team upgrading happens (e.g. Minnesota) and some teams just need a starter (e.g. Edmonton). Won't say it will be easy but opportunities do arise. Agree with Gillies, and that's assuming he turns pro this summer.
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That may be the case, but sometimes you have to make decisions because of other factors like contracts, waiver rules and etc. Don't think Ortio has won anything yet but do think it's coming and we should be looking to trade off one of Hiller or Ramo before the TDL. The only downside I see is Addy gets left in the lurch for the stretch drive. Ok, then re-sign Ramo for two years then make your choice between the three after the season, i.e. before the draft. Then in the summer get Gillies signed to come to Addy. Any way you look at it, we'll be losing one of them next Fall as none of the three will make it through waivers...
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Sure 3 starts isn't enough, but a couple seasons of strong play in the AHL and doing well on call-ups will be. The Flames are in a position to trade off one of their goalies (Hiller or Ramo) to hopefully really bring in a solid D man. Since I believe Hiller and Ramo are about even (Hiller better this year, but only marginally) I'd be looking at Hiller as he has more NHL history and trade cachet at the moment and likely into the TDL.
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That would be great. Gonna happen sooner or later, so now is great. Better to know now while we've got the chance to make a move before the TDL.
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I fully agree, a great opportunity on a deal that HAS to be made at some point this season. Trade Hiller, get a good, young D and a pick. That's a win-win for both teams.
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Yeah I'd agree, however its great to see Ortio doing very well in the AHL which indicates he's probably ready for the next challenge.
